The Truth About Addiction
My name is Ron Isherwood, a recovering addict. Born into the infamous underworld of criminal Painters and Dockers in Melbourne. At 37 years clean, I embarked on my own journey of recovery 42 years ago. The last thing that I could give up was my addiction to crime.
Today, I am the founder of ‘The Truth About Addiction’, a compelling podcast that delves into the depths of mental health, addiction, and the path to recovery. I will share my own journey and unveil the raw and powerful stories of individuals from all walks of life; from current addicts to those on the road of recovery and the families affected. Every tale is genuine and unfiltered.
Addiction doesn't discriminate, but neither does hope. If one person resonates with one’s story, if one person can find hope and empowerment from one’s story, it’s a win.
If you have a specific topic in mind or want to share your own story, don't hesitate to reach out. This is your invitation to enjoy our extraordinary chats, where hope prevails, and recovery is not just a dream but an awe-inspiring reality.
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The Truth About Addiction
Latest Episodes
Ep122. Breaking the Invisible Chains: Roslyn Saunders on Codependency
Explore the unseen forces of addiction with Roslyn Saunders, who shares her journey from childhood trauma and codependency to healing. We break down the often-misunderstood concept of codependency and its deadly grip beneath ...
Ep 121. Experience Strength: The Power of Lived Experience in Recovery
In this powerful episode with the Founders of Experience Strength, we explore how lived experience can become one of the most impactful tools in addiction recovery.Join Scott Bellinger and Josh —two advocates who have tur...
Ep120. The Sound of $16 Billion Lost: Neil Walshe Takes on the Pokies
Are poker machines designed to keep you losing?When Neil Walshe discovered that poker machines are designed without losing sounds, he realised the silence wasn’t accidental — it was engineered. What followed was a radical and eye-...
Ep119. Australia’s Broken Child Protection System: The Truth About Institutional Abuse - with Andrew Carpenter
In this powerful episode with Andrew Carpenter, we dive deep into Australia’s broken systems of child protection and legal reform. Together, we expose the long-standing failures surrounding institutional abuse, the lack of accountability, and t...
Ep118. Mind Your Head - Elliott Hagen on Normalising Mental Health Conversations
In this episode, Ron sits down with Elliott Hagen — former Australian rugby union player and currently founder of the Mind Your Head podcast.“The moment I started loving myself truly was the moment I could love others fully as wel...
